House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
General Dynamics and MoD questioned on AJAX programme
The Defence Committee explores progress on the Ajax programme in light of recent reports
16 July 2021
Coming up in the Commons: 19-23 July
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up in the Commons.
16 July 2021
Secretary of State questioned on decarbonising heat in homes
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the Government’s plans to significantly cut carbon emissions produced by heating systems in homes across the UK
15 July 2021
Committee hold hearings on appointments to Bank of England committees
The Treasury Committee explores the appointees’ views on risks to the financial system
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on the work of the DVLA
Transport Committee seeks to understand the difficulties facing the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
15 July 2021
Frost to be quizzed on NI Protocol future and Brexit divorce bill
Committee to question Lord Frost on the European Scrutiny Committee on the Northern Ireland Protocol and the Brexit divorce bill
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on impact of Australian free trade deal on Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee takes evidence on the implications for Wales of a free trade deal with Australia
15 July 2021
Secretary of State questioned on hydrogen’s role in achieving Net Zero
The Science and Technology Committee also questions energy sector experts, Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser and the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
15 July 2021
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes third report
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes third report
15 July 2021
Speaker hails Tokyo Olympics during meeting with Japan ambassador
The Tokyo Olympics will give "a boost to the world" during the pandemic, the Speaker of the House of Commons told Japan’s ambassador to the UK
15 July 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
15 July 2021
MPs call for a ‘complete reset’ of music streaming to fairly reward performers and creators
Committee publishes report on Economics of music streaming.
14 July 2021
Animal Sentience Bill examined by MPs
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines whether it will be sufficiently independent and have the necessary expertise
14 July 2021
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
14 July 2021
Upgrades and electrification of Wales’ ageing rail infrastructure should be addressed by UK-Welsh collaboration that would improve services for customers
Committee publish report: Railway Infrastructure in Wales
14 July 2021